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CHAPTER SEVENTEEN – Whispers in the Air

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CHARLOTTE'S POV

We got home from the cabin just after noon. The ride back had been quiet, not in a tense way, but in the peaceful, lingering silence that comes when you’ve had a good weekend.

I kicked off my shoes the moment we stepped into the house, sighing at the familiar scent of home.

“That’s it,” I said, flopping onto the couch, “I’m never cooking pancakes again unless it’s on that cabin stove. Everything tastes better there.”

Aiden chuckled, setting the bags down. “It’s probably because you didn’t have to clean up after.”

“True,” I admitted, grinning up at him.

He dropped onto the armchair opposite me, loosening his tie even though he wasn’t wearing one. It was just something he did when he wanted to relax, like an old habit that wouldn’t die.

“So,” I started, “back to reality?”

He nodded slowly. “Back to reality.”

“I honestly did not want the weekend to end.” I giggled softly.

“Me too Lottie.”

“Do you know my Dad called me Lottie?” I stood up and walked to the window.

“Yes, y
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